Bottle.



T. E. SUFFOLK.

BOTTLE.

APPLICATION FILED MAR.23. 1915.

Patented Apr. 22, 1919.

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BOTTLE.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Apr. 22, 1919.

Application filed March 23, 1915. Serial No. 16,444.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, THOMAS E. SUFFOLK, a citizen of the United States, residing at Elizabeth, in the county of Allegheny and State of Pennsylvania, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Bottles, of which the following is a specification.

My invention relates to new and useful improvements in bottles and more particularly to a bottle of the anti-refillable type.

The primary object of the invention is the provision of a bottle of this character which when opened is so mutilated as to indicate that the original seal has been broken and to prevent the refilling of the bottle with. inferior goods or substitutes.

A still further object of the invention is the provision of means for closing or sealing the bottle in such a manner that it is necessary to break the neck of the bottle before the contents can be removed.

A still further object of the invention is the provision of a stopper which will lie flush with the top of the bottle whereby the stopper cannot be removed Without breaking the neck of the bottle.

With these and other objects in view the invention consists in the novel details of construction and arrangement of parts which will be more clearly understood from the following description and drawings, in which,

Figure 1 is a fragmental vertical section through the neck of the bottle, showing the cork or seal in position.

Fig. 2 is a fragmental top view showing the cork or seal in position. V

Fig. 3 is a fragmental vertical section through the neck of the bottle with the stopper or seal removed.

gig. 4 is a perspective view of the stopper, an

Fig. 5 is a fragmental side view of the bottle neck.

In the drawings, the numeral 1 indicates the body portion of the bottle having the usual neck 2 formed integral therewith.

' The neck 2 is provided on the exterior with the circumferential groove 8 which weakens the neck of the bottle at the point indicated, the purpose of which will be presently described. At the top of the neck, on the interior thereof, is a cutaway portion A forming a shoulder or seat 5, the purpose of which will be presently described.

A packing ring 6, of cork, rubber or suitable yieldable material is placed in the neck of the bottle below the shoulder 5 and terminates at a point substantially parallel or slightly above the groove 3 or weakened portion of the neck. This packing ring 6 is provided with a central opening, the purpose of which will be presently described. A stopper comprising an enlarged head 7 and reduced shank or extension 8 is adapted to be received in the neck of the bottle, as clearly indicated in Figs. 1 and 2 of the drawings. The enlarged head portion 7 is of a thickness equal to the depth of the cutout portion 4 so that when the stopper is inserted in the neck of the bottle the enlarged head 7 will rest upon the shoulder 5 and the top thereof will lie flush with the top of the bottle neck. It will be understood t-hat the shank or extension 8 will be received in the central opening of the packing ring 6 and the interior opening of the packing ring will be preferably of less diam eter than the shank or extension 8 whereby it will securely hold the stopper within the neck of the bottle.

Having fully described the detail construction of the bottle it is thought that the advantages will be readily understood. When the bottle has been filled the packing ring 6 is placed in position and the stopper 7 is inserted. As is clearly shown in Figs. 1 and 2 of the drawings the top of the stopper will lie flush with the top of the bottle neck and after once inserted it is impossible to secure a grasp thereon to remove it. The only way in whlch the contents of the bottle can be removed is by breaking the neck of the bottle. By giving the bottle neck a slight tap it will break along the weakened portion formed by the roove 8. After the neck has been broken the packing ring and stopper can be removed from the broken part of the bottle and, if desired, may then be inserted in the remaining portion of the bottle neck. It will be seen that the enlarged head will overlie the top of the neck and can then be readily removed as desired.

If desired, suitable printing or lettering may be blown in the bottle, as shown in Fig. 5 of the drawings, so that when the neck is broken indication will be given thereof. As shown in Fig. 5 of the drawings, the words If broken are above the groove 3 and the words Not genuine below the groove. Before the neck is broken notice will be given If broken not genuine. After the neck is broken the words will appear so as to read Not genuine. By the above notice the purchaser will assume no risk and indication will be given to him that if the neck of the bottle is broken the contents therein are not genuine.

Having fully described my invention what I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent is 2- The combination with a bottle whose neck is internally cylindrical with the exception of an enlargement at its mouth producing an nnular shoulder, the wall of the neck being thickened from the mouth downward for a distance and provided with an external groove between the thickened portion and the remainder of the neck; of a stopper having a head of a size to fill said enlargement and a shank appreciably smaller than the bore of the neck and of a length to have its 20 therewith, its upper end contacting with 25 said head and its lower end standing substantially opposite said groove, for the purpose set forth. 7

In testimony whereof I affix my signature in presence of two witnesses.

THOMAS E. SUFFOLK. Witnesses:

HARRY L. MCGUIRE, STANLEY S. MCGUIRE.

Copies of this patent may be obtained for five cents each, by addressing the Commissioner of Patents,

Washington, D. 0." 

